CS 3a, 3b (Sakura 3a, 3b)

CS 3a (Sakura 3a)

Nation: Japan
Type / Application: Communication
Operator:
Contractors: Mitsubishi Electric
Equipment: 2 (+1) C-band transponders 4W TWTA, 180 MHz bandwidth, EIRP max 29 dBW
10 (+5) Ka-band transponders 4.2W TWTA, 100 MHz bandwidth, EIRP max 37 dBW
Configuration:
Propulsion: Star-30B
Power: Solar cells, batteries
Lifetime:
Mass:
Orbit: GEO
Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
CS 3a (Sakura 3a) 19.02.1988 Ta H-1 UM-129A (9 SO)
CS 3b (Sakura 3b) 16.09.1988 Ta H-1 UM-129A (9 SO)
Further CS missions: